Pasefika Tongan Dictionary: Ngalu

Ngalu in Tongan language is Wave (ocean) in English language.


Wave (ocean) in English language is known as:



Ngalu (Wave) - noun

Ngalu (phonetic: / Ngah-Lo͞o / | ipa:/ ˈŋäˑluˑ / | symbols: / ˈŋä-lü / )

Ngalu is the word in Tongan language meaning wave (ocean).

The Wave painting by Jon Apisa

Jon Apisa. The Wave. 2003. acrylic enamel on wood panel, 4' x 8' ( 121.9cm x 243.8cm ).

Talo drawing by Jon Apisa


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